Authentic Smoked Jackfruit 'Pulled Pork' Tacos with Mango Slaw

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A vegan twist on Southern barbecue, where young jackfruit mimics pulled pork texture with smoky chipotle and fresh mango slaw for a vibrant, authentic flavor experience. This American-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs young jackfruit, chipotle in adobo, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain and rinse jackfruit thoroughly, then shred with two forks into strands resembling pulled pork. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 cup diced onion. Add shredded jackfruit and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the jackfruit mixture and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the jackfruit is tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 diced mango, 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Toss gently until evenly mixed—this slaw should be crisp and bright.
  4. Step 4: Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side. Pile the jackfruit mixture onto each tortilla, top with mango slaw, and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

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